Organic Agriculture Outreach Program Coordinator

Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

380d • $52,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Organic Agriculture Program is seeking an Organic Agriculture Outreach Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position based at the OSU Campus in Corvallis, Oregon. The position supports the Organic Agriculture Program (OAP) in achieving its outreach, extension education, and engagement goals. The OAP is a collaborative team of Extension Professors of Practice who use a combination of applied research, and Extension outreach and engagement to serve farmers of all scales (small, medium and large) and management strategies, including sustainable, regenerative, organic and conventional farming methods. The OAP specializes in ecological and organic crop production, and works with any farmer or agricultural professional regardless of their interest in certification by the USDA National Organic Program. This position contributes to the mission of the College of Agricultural Sciences, with principal responsibility for needs assessment, Extension program development, delivery, and evaluation, and for supporting applied research that informs Extension activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with academic studies directly related to horticulture, agriculture, botany, entomology, plant pathology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated teaching (formal and/or informal) skills that are appropriate for adult learners and volunteers.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including the effective use electronic and social media.
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with other professionals and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate groups and to plan, organize, evaluate, manage, and delegate details associated with program management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and evidence of good time management skills.
• Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultant License within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year experience with Extension or other informal or community education delivery methods.
• Training and experience in organic agriculture.
• Demonstrated commitment to work with historically marginalized populations, underserved audiences and to incorporate multi-cultural perspectives into educational outreach.
• Fluent in Spanish including translation, interpretation, and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Work with the OAP to provide educational resources that support ecologically sound and resilient agricultural production methods that are scientifically rigorous.
• Format and produce technical educational materials, coordinate educational events, and respond to subject matter questions in areas of expertise of the OAP.
• Assist in reviewing, editing, updating, and developing Extension publications on organic agriculture.
• Support OAP outreach and engagement including applied research and demonstration projects, educational methods and content development.
• Support design and delivery of OAP needs assessments, applied research and outreach programs.
• Explore and develop innovative outreach and engagement strategies utilizing research results from disciplines associated with agriculture, education, marketing, community development, and environmental management.
• Coordinate OAP activities with other faculty in the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS).
• Serve as a liaison to OAP advisory groups and other organizations that serve the OAP's target audiences.
• Maintain Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultant License throughout employment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree